Leaving the US while K-1 Visa Documents are pending

[GeoPab 0]

Hello all. First I want to say I browsed for this topic. But only found advice regarding entrance into the US, while filing for the K-1. What I want to know is when would it be okay to visit my fiancee in Vietnam while waiting for the visa? I figured I'll file for the petition, then the visa. While the visa is processing I'll take a trip out there. Or could I theoretically prepare all my documents, leave the US. And as the paper work comes back in the mail, have someone else mail out the next paperwork (the visa most likely)? I want to go back ASAP. So maybe even have good faith and leave before I've received my NOA1 or 2? What would you all suggest? Waiting the possible 8-12 months without seeing each other again is not going to happen. Thanks for the help we really appreciate it!

[amykathleen2005 441]

You can do what you want. Make sure there is someone to get mail in case of an RFE.

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

Hello all. First I want to say I browsed for this topic. But only found advice regarding entrance into the US, while filing for the K-1. What I want to know is when would it be okay to visit my fiancee in Vietnam while waiting for the visa? I figured I'll file for the petition, then the visa. While the visa is processing I'll take a trip out there. Or could I theoretically prepare all my documents, leave the US. And as the paper work comes back in the mail, have someone else mail out the next paperwork (the visa most likely)? I want to go back ASAP. So maybe even have good faith and leave before I've received my NOA1 or 2? What would you all suggest? Waiting the possible 8-12 months without seeing each other again is not going to happen. Thanks for the help we really appreciate it!

Not sure what you mean by "file for the petition, then the visa"

YOU file the petition, when the petition is approved your FIANCEE applies for a visa.

At any rate, you can go visit as much as you want. I visited Alla about 6 times during the period between filing the petition and her arrival here. Just make sure someone checks your mail

[Bernie C 24]

1st - Please fill in your time line - it is very helpful in determining what you have done and where you are in the process.

2nd - Go, go, go visit and be with your loved one. Visiting after you file is fantastic idea. Great opportunity to accumulate evidence, photos, receipts etc. to support your case down the road when it's interview time. The more visits and evidence the stronger your case will be.

The year we filed I went to visit in January and April, returned home and filed, went back in September and then back again in December for interview.

Always good to make your case as strong as possible and nothing is better for that than being together (and having the proof to back it up)

GOOD LUCK!!!

[BeanCamp 28]

1st - Please fill in your time line - it is very helpful in determining what you have done and where you are in the process.

2nd - Go, go, go visit and be with your loved one. Visiting after you file is fantastic idea. Great opportunity to accumulate evidence, photos, receipts etc. to support your case down the road when it's interview time. The more visits and evidence the stronger your case will be.

The year we filed I went to visit in January and April, returned home and filed, went back in September and then back again in December for interview.

Always good to make your case as strong as possible and nothing is better for that than being together (and having the proof to back it up)

GOOD LUCK!!!

Couldn't agree more. I filed in September and going on my second visit since then in 24 days

[CaroSL 68]

Couldn't agree more. I filed in September and going on my second visit since then in 24 days

yes yes yes!

My fiancé visited me, then we went for a trip together. You are not stuck at home!

If you go for a long time, make sure someone checks your mail.

and as other said, please fill in your timeline

and welcome on VJ!